Cheryshev scored again fro Russia, N’Diaye was a starter for Senegal and Bacca came on for Colombia
Three Villarreal CF players were key figures for their national teams yesterday at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Denis Cheryshev scored again for Russia against Egypt (3-1) taking him to total of three goals in Russia’s first two matches of the world’s biggest tournament. The host nation qualified for the Round of 16 after goals by Ahmed Fathy (og), Cheryshev and Dziuba secured their place in the next round. Salah scored Egypt’s goal from the penalty spot. Villarreal’s midfielder started the match and played 74 minutes, when he was replaced by Kuzyaev.
For his part, Alfred N’Diaye also helped his nation to a win in Senegal’s opening match against Poland (1-2). The Villarreal centre midfielder started the game and played 87 minutes, leaving the field of play for Kouyaté. Senegal’s goals were scored by Cionek (og) and Niang. Krychowiak scored for Poland.
Lastly, Carlos Bacca came on for Colombia in their opening match. The Yellow Submarine striker came off the bench in the 70th minute for teammate Izquierdo, but he could not save his country from an opening defeat against Japan. The final result was heavily influenced by the events in the opening minutes, as ‘La Roca’ Sánchez was sent off in the 3rd minute for a hand ball and Kagawa converted Japan’s penalty kick. Osako for Japan and Quintero for Colombia.
The schedule and results for the Yellows at the Russia 2018 World Cup is as follows (time in Spain):
CARLOS BACCA (Colombia):
Tuesday 19th June
Colombia vs Japan (1-2).
Sunday 24th June
Poland vs Colombia (8pm, Kazan Arena).
Thursday 28th June
Senegal vs Colombia (4pm, Samara Arena).
DENIS CHERYSHEV (Russia):
Thursday 14th June
Russia vs Saudi Arabia (5-0).
Tuesday 19th June
Russia vs Egypt (3-1).
Monday 25th June
Uruguay vs Russia (4pm, Samara Arena).
ANTONIO RUKAVINA (Serbia):
Sunday 17th June
Costa Rica vs Serbia (0-1).
Friday 22nd June
Serbia vs Suiza (8pm, Kaliningrad Stadium).
Wednesday 27th June
Serbia vs Brazil (8pm, Spartak Stadium).
SALEM AL DAWSARI (Saudi Arabia):
Thursday 14th June
Russia vs Saudi Arabia (5-0).
Wednesday 20th June
Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia (5pm, Rostov Arena).
Monday 25th June
Saudi Arabia vs Egypt (4pm, Volgograd Arena).
ALFRED N’DIAYE (Senegal):
Tuesday 19th June
Poland vs Senegal (1-2).
Sunday 24th June
Japan vs Senegal (5pm, Ekaterimburg Arena).
Thursday 28th June
Senegal vs Colombia (4pm, Samara Arena).
